Metal Finisher

Metal Finisher

Shift: 5:30am-4:00pm Mon-Thurs (Overtime available Fri/Sat)

Pay: $17/hr

Location:

Ocala, FL (34474)

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to manufacturing large, custom, special-purpose vehicles. As a Surface Finisher, you will perform duties such as sanding, grinding, and repairing units in preparation for welding, assembly, or paint, all while ensuring quality and meeting specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sand, grind, bevel, and prepare parts for welding.
• Feather, flute, flat and level grind surfaces to eliminate stress areas.
• Remove sharp edges, dents, and substrate defects.
• Work from process sheets, shop orders, and blueprints.
• Clean components by removing grit, grease, and other contaminants.
• Inspect structures for defects like dents and rough welds.
• Repair defects using fillers, sand, and apply primer as needed.
• Wire brush, grind, and buff welds to meet cosmetic criteria.
• Recognize and address weld defects such as fractures and distortions.
• Change grades of abrasives to suit finishing requirements.
• Remove and refit components such as doors using appropriate tools.
• Flat surface sand with precision to meet aesthetic standards.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
• Strong attendance, attitude, and work ethic.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Teamwork and willingness to assist others.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hand and powered tools, spraying equipment, forklifts, and fixtures.
• Proficient in using sanders, grinders, tape measures, squares, and files.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401k plan. Receive a $75 voucher annually for steel or composite shoes. Take advantage of free coffee and a breakroom with a market area. Opportunities for career advancement are available, with a clear path from Level 1 to Master level, along with pay raises. The company offers a four-day work week, with voluntary overtime available, and operates multiple facilities in Ocala for growth opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is based in an open-air manufacturing facility, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The shift is from 5:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. Voluntary overtime is typically available on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM, with possibilities for additional hours during the week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $21.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)